Sales Manager

Actual Talent Spain; Sant Cugat del Vallès; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company mobile phone

Laptop

Frequent business travel

Descripción de la vacante

A renowned international group is seeking a Sales Manager to spearhead business development in the food flavors sector across Spain. The successful candidate will conduct market analysis, manage client relationships, and promote the food flavors portfolio. Candidates should have a Master’s degree, proven commercial skills, and proficiency in English. This is a full-time role with opportunities for autonomy and impact within an international context.

Formación

• Proven ability in commercial prospection and building professional networks.
• First successful experience in a technical-commercial role within the food flavors sector.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Define and execute a conquest plan for new customers.
• Advise clients on aromatic compositions.
• Manage contracts, volumes, and margins.
• Ensure regular client interaction to maintain loyalty.
• Deliver monthly reports on visit activity.
• Work with Sales Administration to handle customer requirements.

Conocimientos

Sales Skills

Technical Knowledge

Customer Needs Analysis

Market Trend Tracking

Educación

Master’s degree in Business, Food Science, or equivalent

Herramientas

Company mobile phone

Laptop

Descripción del empleo

Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Specialized Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.

Our purpose is to drive the growth and fulfillment of individuals and organizations. We facilitate individuals in finding inspiring opportunities and help organizations discover professionals who will take them to the next level. We do this through talent acquisition and development solutions that focus on people, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and cutting-edge technology.

About the client

Our client is a prestigious european international group with a long sucessfull pathtrack in the creation of fragrances and flavors. To support their growth in the Spanish market, they are seeking a high-performing sales professional to develop their Food&Beverages Flavors division

We are recruiting a Sales Manager to spearhead business development across Spain. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director , the successful candidate will be responsible for growing the food flavors portfolio and ensuring long-term client loyalty.

Main responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence to determine market expectations and sales forecasts
• Define and execute a conquest plan for new customers, organizing visits and follow-ups
• Advise clients on aromatic compositions and promote the company’s technical expertise and product performance
• Manage contracts, volumes, and margins under the supervision of the Commercial Direction.
• Ensure regular client interaction via visits, video calls, and phone calls to maintain loyalty
• Deliver monthly reports on visit activity, objective achievement, and margin compliance
• Work with the Sales Administration team to monitor contract execution and handle customer requirements (quality audits, specifications).

Requirements

Experience

• Ideally a first successful experience in a technical-commercial role within the food flavors or ingredients sector
• Proven ability in commercial prospection and building professional networks

Education

• Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Business, Food Science, or an equivalent field

Languages

• Proficiency in English
• French would be a plus

Competences

• Technical Knowledge: Mastery of regulatory frameworks in the food sector
• Sales Skills: Strong negotiation, customer needs analysis, and market trend tracking
• Behavioral: Results-oriented, organized, and rigorous
• Personal Attributes: Curious, persistent, autonomous, and a strong communicator

What we offer

• Type: Full-time position.
• Mobility: Frequent trips within the defined geographic sector for client visits, trade fairs, and regular visits to the HQ.
• Tools: Company mobile phone and laptop provided
• Impact: A key role in an international division with high autonomy and direct impact on market growth.